The Devils have taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven playiff series with the Carolina Hurricanes, but coach Brent Sutter said Monday afternoon his team isn't getting too comfortable.

"We're not satisfied at all," Sutter said. "Our focus is Game 4 now. It was important to come in here and play well, which we did. They won one in New Jersey. We had to get that one back and we did. We're not satisfied at all. There's a lot of hockey left to be played here."

Only a few Devils players skated Monday at the RBC Center. Among them were backup goalie Scott Clemmensen and the scratches. Bobby Holik, Mike Rupp and David Clarkson also went on the ice.

Despite their 2-1 lead, the Devils don't feel they've taken control of the series.

"I don't think so," Brian Gionta said. "It's way too early. Both teams are so strong. No one has taken control."

Sutter said: "These last two games have been very tight. For the most part they've been well-played on both sides. Both teams are playing hard. That's the way it should be."

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Sutter said he is likely to go with the same lineup in Game 4.

Carolina Paul Maurice said he is pondering a change on defense, but not at forward.

"We're certainly not going to make any lineup change in that area," Maurice said. "We have seven healthy defensemen, so we'll look at that."

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There will be no movie for Martin Brodeur Monday night. The goalie will stay in and watch his favorite TV show-- 24.

"Jack Bauer tonight," Brodeur said.

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Brent Sutter coached Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward in junior hockey. So, does he have a book on Ward?

"Do I have a book on Cam Ward? You mean one I read," Sutter joked. "No. I don't have anything I sit there and preach to the players. If I did, I wouldn't tell you."

Interesting tidbit from Sutter. Although there is no longer contact on the bench from Devils personnel in the stands or press box since Tommy Albelin was asked to stand behind the bench, there is communication between the bench and team video technicians.